The Core i7-12700F is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom X3 8650, however, it's the same value for money, as it's $190.02 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-12700F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 65 vs 95 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 20 vs 3 threads
Advantages of the Phenom X3 8650
- Up to 89% cheaper – $22.57 vs $212.59
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-12700F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-12700F vs Phenom X3 8650 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
207
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, €
€212.59
10%
Value, €/FPS
€1.02/FPS
13%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Average FPS
163
79%
Min 1% FPS
110
81%
Price, €
€22.57
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.13/FPS
100%
Core i7-12700F vs Phenom X3 8650 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-12700F vs Phenom X3 8650 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-12700F vs Phenom X3 8650 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-12700F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
25 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.1 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Phenom X3 8650
Apr 23rd, 2008
Cores
3-core
25%
L3 Cache
2 MB
8%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. unknown RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-12700F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom X3 8650 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2008 |
| $324.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | AMD Socket AM2+ |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Toliman |
65 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
12 | Cores | 3 |
20 | Threads | 3 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| 4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
25 MB | L3 Cache | 2 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | unknown |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| No | Overclockable | No |
